’’Gama Samaga Pilisandara’’ in Vavuniya

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today participated in the ’’Gama Samaga Pilisandara’’ programme in Bogaswewa Maha Vidyalaya in Vavunia District today. Pix by Presidential Media Unit

Good Friday...

Catholics devotees in Sri Lanka are taking part in religious observances today in view of Good Friday, the day the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified at Calvary. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Public awareness campaign by Aluth Piyapath

A public awareness campaign organised by the ‘Aluth Piyapath’ Organisation was held outside the Fort Railway Station today regarding the Central Bank bonds scam and alleged sugar tax fraud. The organizers delivered the message through platforms such as music and drama. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Hotel Employees protest

Members of the Hotel Employees’ Center staged a protest near the Colombo Fort Railway Station today over several demands, including an interim allowance of Rs. 15,000 for all hotel employees and the provision of the Chovid19 vaccine. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Granted bail...

Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake who was released on bail by two Colombo High Court Trials-at-Bar was seen with his family members at the court complex. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Security beefed up

Security has been beefed up in catholic churches across the county ahead of Easter services. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Special operation to minimise accidents

A special four-day operation was held aiming to minimise accidents caused by motorcycles. The police launched the operation from the Gothatuwa police area and continue as a countrywide programme as per the instructions of the Police Headquarters. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Underwater museum in progress

The underwater museum project carried out by the Sri Lanka Naval Force is underway at Nilwella close to the Hiriketiya beach. The project will boost the diving, snorkelling, tourism and fisheries sector.

Postal strike

People are seen waiting to obtain services from post offices. Sri Lanka Post and Telecommunication Services Union today launched a countrywide ‘sick leave’ trade union action against the Government’s decision to recruit officers, which is against the standard recruitment procedures. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Dengue Prevention programme...

A Dengue Prevention programme attended by the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) was held in Angoda this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Massive stock of flemingia seeds seized

The Customs Department today seized a massive stock of flemingia seeds valued around Rs. 40.6 million, which had imported along with sacks of wheat.

Random PCR tests in Kirulapana

th team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out random PCR tests on residents of Kirulapana as a precautionary measure to make sure that COVID-19 virus is fully contained in the country.

Uncorking the Suez

The first of hundreds of trapped ships snaked their way through a newly unblocked Suez Canal on Monday as the saga over the waterway seems to be coming to an end.

Industries and Trade Fair at Diyatha Uyana

The Industrial Development Board today launched the Lakkam Industries and Trade Fair at the Diyatha Uyana premises in Battaramulla. The exhibition will be held for three days from today. The event was inaugurated by Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Resolve our issues...

The wives of disabled soldiers and war victims today staged a protest march from the Fort Railway Station to the Presidential Secretariat demanding a solution to the issues of their salaries. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Fashion Week - 2021

The third day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday

Murder of crows

A murder of crows was seen in a pond at the viharamahadevi park last afternoon.

Observing Medin Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Medin Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Holi festival despite COVID cases

People in India have come together to celebrate the ’festival of love’ despite the nation’s coronavirus cases rising above 60,000. The figures are the highest the country has reported since October, taking its tally to 11.91 million cases. The death toll rose by 291, taking the total toll to 161,240. (Daily Mail)

Colombo Fashion Week - 2021

The second day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday.

Kedella Construction Expo 2021 at BMICH

The ’Kedella Construction Expo 2021’ organized by Asia Exhibitions & Conventions (Pvt) Ltd., in association with Wieya Newspapers Ltd., and Sirasa TV, will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for three days from March 26 from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Colombo Fashion Week - 2021

The first day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday and will continue until tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshan and Damith Wickramasinghe

Last rites of Ven. Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera

The last rites of Mahanayaka of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Nikaya,the Most Ven. Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera was held today at the Independence Square in Colombo. Pix by Presidential Media Unit

Discussion at Sirikotha

A discussion with a group of UNP members of local government bodies in the Western Province, held today at ’Sirikotha’ party headquarters under the patronage of party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena and party seniors were also present at this occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Don’t destroy people’s aspirations

Members of the People’s Power today held a protest opposite the Fort Railways Station on behalf of the just Sri Lankan nation. They held this protest against destroying people’s aspirations. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vaccines for 60+

The COVID-19 COVISHIELD Vaccination Programme for Senior Citizens over 60 years held at the Methodist College, Kollupitiya, Colombo 3 this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Katana water supply project completed

The completion ceremony of Katana Water Supply Project, funded by China Development Bank and implemented by China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (AVIC-ENG), was held at Negombo yesterday.

Stop ecocide...

A group of SJB MPs staged a protest in front of the Colombo Municipal Council building today against the destruction of forest cover. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and several other MPs participated in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest march

Joint Unemployed Graduates’ Unions (JUGU) today staged a protest march from the Public Administration Ministry to Colombo Fort demanding solutions for their unemployment including a basic salary increment of another Rs.15,000. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CEB employees in protest

The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance today staged a protest in front of the Ceylon Electricity Board in Colombo over several demands.